Catie Curtis
The Boston music scene has spawned so many great artists, it's hard to keep up, from flat-out rockers like Aerosmith and Morphine to thoughtful folkies such as Patty Griffin and Ellis Paul. That's where Catie Curtis comes in. With her instantly recognizable voice and insightful and often humorous lyrics, Curtis has steadily gained a sure footing among her peers. Curtis first garnered attention as she toured the house concert and coffeehouse circuit (circa the early '90s) to support her independently released disc, From Years to Hours, which followed the cassette-only release of Dandelion in 1989. Her young sound had echoes of Rickie Lee Jones and her songwriting revealed an innocent yet heartfelt poetry that would only get deeper and richer with more life experience. Hear Music took note and put out Truth from Lies in 1995. That offering got Curtis noticed over at EMI/Guardian, who, consequently, re-released the disc in 1996 and its successor, Catie Curtis in 1997. These albums showcased the evolution of the artist and songwriter, as she moved slowly away from her raw folk roots to a slightly more pop sound. The song "Soulfully," from Catie Curtis, was warmly embraced, and found its way to both radio and television with exposure on Dawson's Creek and Chicago Hope.
Curtis continued to build a fan base through extensive touring, even hopping on legs of the Lilith Fair tour. When her label closed its doors, she found another home at Rykodisc and sent A Crash Course in Roses into the world in 1999. This offering centered around the haunting theme of the impact of sudden events on life. After touring with Dar Williams for a spell, Curtis was inspired for the next project. So, for her 2001 effort, My Shirt Looks Good on You, she took a more collaborative approach to the songwriting and teamed up with a number of Boston's finest songwriters, including Billy Conway and Mary Gauthier. She also teamed up with hotshot producer/engineer Trina Shoemaker to redefine her sound while making the record. The result was another surefooted step forward for Curtis and a harbinger of more great things to come. Dreaming in Romance Languages, Curtis' first for Vanguard, appeared in 2004. Long Night Moon, much of which reflected on her life as the new mother of two adopted little girls, arrived in 2006, followed by the aptly titled Sweet Life in 2008.
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Discografia
15 álbum(ns) • Ordenado por Mais vendidos
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Truth from Lies
Folk - Lançado por Catie Curtis Records em 01/01/1995
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Catie Curtis
Pop - Lançado por Catie Curtis Records em 14/01/1997
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My Shirt Looks Good On You
Rock - Lançado por Ryko - Rhino em 21/08/2001
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Dreaming In Romance Languages
Folk - Lançado por Vanguard Records em 01/01/2004
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Long Night Moon
Pop - Lançado por Compass Records em 30/08/2011
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A Crash Course in Roses
Folk - Lançado por Catie Curtis Records em 03/08/1999
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Flying Dream
Pop - Lançado por Catie Curtis Records em 25/02/2014
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Catie Curtis Live
Pop - Lançado por Catie Curtis Records em 26/07/2016
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While We're Here
Pop - Lançado por Catie Curtis Records em 06/01/2017
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A Catie Curtis Christmas (feat. Elana Arian, Ingrid Graudins & John Jennings)
Folk - Lançado por Catie Curtis Records em 13/11/2012
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Hello, Stranger
Pop - Lançado por Compass Records em 16/06/2009
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From Years to Hours... the Early Recordings
Folk - Lançado por Sam the Pug Records em 01/01/1991
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Stretch Limousine on Fire
Rock - Lançado por Compass Records em 30/08/2011
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Phil and Dolly's Honeymoon
Pop - Lançado por Catie Curtis Records em 01/02/2022
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